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When considering complementary or alternative treatments, be open-minded yet skeptical. Learn about the potential benefits and...

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Discussion: Asking for info on holistic or non invasive treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

This is such a helpful post. Thank you. I was diagnosed with triple negative stage 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830365/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: What's yourCA 27-29?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

I’m so sorry you have had to begin this journey but you came to a good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799152/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with lots of questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Hello Colleen and thanks for the warm welcome. I had many questions for my cancer researcher...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/323775/

Discussion: Chemotherapy doubts: Male breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2020

Hi @vickiekersch, it is known that some treatments (drugs and/or radiation) can cause heart or lung...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236894/

Discussion: Heart and lung conditions post breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2018

I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in Jan 2024. I did 5 months of chemo,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271931/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 3:21pm

I remember the injections into the aureole around my right breast nipple as being one of...

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Discussion: How do I know the surgeon took enough lymph nodes during my surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

Hi! @beachbabe & Sue: I actually have been wondering the same question regarding the safest &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029104/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

Weight loss is huge. According to a study by NIH women who even take tamoxifen etc...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964173/

Discussion: DCIS grade 3 post mastectomy, no further treatment: what's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Thank you for your input Chris it is very helpful. I am 70 yrs old and...

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Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

@mick2 Hi Linda - It is all a lot to take in at once, but please...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337588/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: IDC Tubular Carcinoma of the Breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2021

Hi. I was diagnosed at age 47 Stage 3 IDC PR/ER+ HER2- in 2018. Bilateral mastectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318694/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2020

I was diagnosed with ER PR positive HER 2 negative invasive ductal carcinoma, with a side...

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Discussion: Anastrozole...has anyone had an increase in glucose or cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8 11:22pm

to @islandelder and @samanthavon and @roch : I'm guessing that the radiation was not a direct...

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2018

texas5, our bodies react differently to chemo and the effects. I was supposed to start radiation...

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Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2024

Hi! @windyshores I am taking Aromatase Inhibitors accompanied by Zoledronic acid infusion; however, due to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042606/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

I am not sure about the CHEK2, but a BREAST MRI will catch cancer that a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962630/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

Dear Sister Warriors, I'm just so encouraged by all of your words and experiences, and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700500/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2022

This is how I learned to live with arimidex. At age 61, diagnosed with stage 0...

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Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2019

I've been called back (because of "dense breasts") and had 3 biopsies. The first time I...

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Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

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